Boomerang Employee
A boomerang employee is an employee who returns to work for a company after having previously left the organization.
Benefits or hiring a boomerang employee
- Lower training costs and faster onboarding
- Stronger cultural alignment and higher job satisfaction
- Increased engagement and productivity
- Prior knowledge of teams and organizational culture
- New skills gained through additional professional experience
Disadvantages of hiring a boomerang employee
- Potential unresolved conflicts dating back to the employee’s departure
- Possible resistance to change if the company has undergone significant growth or organizational restructuring
- Risk of missing out on new talent that could bring fresh perspectives to the organization